Waters Dancing Solace 18EX

Ultralight precision precut plywood kayak and canoe kits. Est. 1955.

Solace 18EX "Extreme" :Single sea/touring kayak kit

Dimensions: 18’ 3" long; 22" beam

Weight:43 lbs. (approximate)

*Building time: 95 - 105 hours (approx.)

Joints:QuickLock Connector System

*Cost: $1445.00 Cdn. Funds (approx.) (Plus Shipping)

To compare the cost of our complete single person kayak kits to those of other kit manufacturers add approx. $227.00 Cdn funds to their full kit prices. This would be the cost of components we include for which others charge extra.

Description

If you’re looking for a speedy escape into nature and a boat that will turn heads on a Sunday paddle then you will want the new Solace 18EX.

The "EX" stands for Extreme, and designer Don Moore has pulled out all the stops to blend just the right amount of length, beam and shape to yield a truly high performance touring kayak.

Just add water to this floating rocket and you will be amazed at the smooth acceleration, excellent tracking, and carrying capacity of this unique craft.

It has a beautifully flared bow, a v-shaped fore deck designed to shed water and keep you dry. The Solace 18EX has a lower aft deck for ease of rolling and its vertical stern increases the waterline length. This combination gives the Solace 18EX a very unique profile.

Experienced paddlers claim that comfort plays a major role in the performance of any touring kayak. With this in mind, Don Moore has designed the upswept fore deck to provide more leg and foot room. In addition, you have two cockpit styles to choose from (see photo of Lightning 17) and like all our kits it comes with a removable seat. Ergonomically designed for comfort, the seat comes with an adjustable back brace and side braces. Combined with our knee braces and foot braces these features allow you to customize your Solace 18EX for maximum comfort and efficiency.

Though the Solace 18EX was designed as an outfitters boat, excellent for intermediate paddlers, even a novice paddler would learn to appreciate the exhilaration of paddling this thoroughbred.